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"If so, why do I not get a Check Engine Light (CEL) like the FAQ says I should?"
Maybe you should take your reading of the Frequently Asked Questions with a grain of sodium chloride. Keep in mind FAQ is not FACT, but point out the error to Steve if there is one.
232 is not a CEL-setter. It can be a head-scratcher. I've solved them in many ways, most of them dealing with leaks in the intake or exhaust. My approach is stethoscope, but I'd think smoke would be more effective.
Fuse 6 resets everything instantly. I don't ever bother with the push-button code reset. Clears adaptive trim memory like right now. Takes about 10 miles or so to restore that.
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Art Benstein near Baltimore
Dear Walter,
I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't driven more than a mile down the road when the engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help. When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was in our bedroom with the neighbor girl.
I am 32, my husband is 34, and the neighbor girl is 22. We have been married for ten years. When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that they had been having an affair for the past six months. I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. He won't go to counseling and I'm afraid I can't get through to him anymore. Can you please help?
Sincerely,
Sheila
Dear Sheila:
A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold and also check all grounding wires. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the carburetor float chamber. I hope this helps.
Walter
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